Siemens Basics of Energy and Automation Guides

Energy and Automation

Introduction, Motors and Control

Besides some outstanding books and guides, as one of the world leaders in industry and automation, Siemens has released these 18 books ‘Basics of energy and automation’ related to electricity in general, motors and control, power distribution, etc. Siemens A.G. is Europe’s largest electrical and electronics company, producing over 50,000 products manufactured at 400 sites in 40 countries.

Referring to the Siemens history of achieving success through well engineered refinements of other people’s inventions, one Fortune analyst noted that “second is best” might well serve as Siemens’ motto. But opportunism is not the only interesting facet of Siemens’ history, which is also a story of a long family tradition and intimate involvement with some of the most important events of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Siemens and Halske was founded in Berlin in 1847 by Werner Siemens and J. G. Halske to manufacture and install telegraphic systems. Siemens, a former artillery officer in the Prussian army and an engineer who already owned a profitable patent for electroplating, was the driving force behind the company and remained so for the rest of his life.

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Medium voltage switchgear application & selection guide

If the switching principle has not yet been defined during network planning or in accordance with operator specifications, some general aspects should be taken into account to help reach a decision of a right medium voltage switchgear. And these are:… Read more

Jan 07, 2019

Electrical design manual for high rise buildings and skyscrapers

The demands placed on the power supply of a modern skyscraper are constantly increasing. A high level of safety, flexibility throughout the entire life cycle, the integration of renewable energies and low costs are common demands nowadays that already have… Read more

Jan 02, 2016

The Complete Power Engineering Guide by SIEMENS

This updated edition (version 7.1) of the well-known Power Engineering Guide is a manual for everyone involved in the generation, transmission and distribution of electrical energy – from system planning, to implementation and control. This guide is designed to assist and… Read more

Dec 05, 2015

Communication network solutions guide for smart grids

A secure, reliable and economic power supply is closely linked to a fast, efficient and dependable communication infrastructure. Planning and implementation of communication networks require the same attention as the installation of the power supply systems themselves (fig.1). Telecommunication for… Read more

Apr 19, 2014

Energy Management Guide

Maintaining a reliable supply of electrical power to consumers is a highly complex process as most of this power cannot be stored and the individual components of this process, forming what is called a power system, can be spread over… Read more

Apr 05, 2014

Complete LV/MV/HV power transformers guide

Siemens invented the voltage regulator in 1932 and pioneered its use in the United States. Voltage Regulators are tapped step autotransformers used to ensure that a desired level of voltage is maintained at all times. A voltage regulator comprises a… Read more

Mar 22, 2014

Guide to LV/MV/HV switchgears and substations

This Siemens’ guide covers three chapters: High voltage substations, Medium voltage substations and Low voltage substations. When selecting a low voltage main distribution system, the prerequisite for its efficient sizing is knowing about its use, availability and future options for… Read more

Dec 22, 2013

Power Transmission and Distribution Solutions Guide

The power grid of the future must be secure, cost-effective and environmentally compatible. The combination of these three tasks can be tackled with the help of ideas, intelligent solutions as well as advanced technologies. Innovative solutions with HVDC (High-Voltage Direct… Read more

Dec 14, 2013

The basics of low voltage switchboards

There are multiple elements that make up a switchboard. Included in the list of elements are a frame, buses, overcurrent protective devices, service metering, and outer covers. The frame of the switchboard houses and supports the other components. The standard… Read more

Sep 27, 2010

The Basics of Surge Protection

Surges can be caused by sources outside a home, such as when large electrical loads are turned on and off. Disturbances can result from the routine operation of electrical machinery at a nearby factory or large commercial facility, but they… Read more

Sep 27, 2010

Basics of Safety Switches

A safety switch is a common type of enclosed switch. Safety switches are generally used for two purposes: As a disconnecting means for a service entrance As a disconnecting means and fault protection for motors The enclosure provides a degree… Read more

Sep 27, 2010

The basics of power monitoring and energy management

An accurate measurement of voltage supplied by the utility and the current produced by the connected load is necessary in identifying power usage and power quality problems. Voltage is either direct current (DC) or alternating current (AC). DC voltage produces… Read more

Sep 27, 2010

The Basics of Panelboards For Electrical Engineers (Beginners)

Power distribution systems are used in every residential, commercial buildings and industrial fascilities to safely control the distribution of electrical power throughout the facility. Most of us are familiar with the power distribution system found in the average home. Power,… Read more

Sep 27, 2010

Basics of Meter Mounting Equipment

Power, generated at a power plant and stepped up to a high transmission voltage, is brought to a local substation. Here, it is stepped down to a lower distribution voltage. When it reaches its final destination at a residential customer,… Read more

Sep 27, 2010

Basics of Load Centers

A power distribution system distributes electrical power throughout a building. Power distribution systems are used in every residential, commercial, and industrial building. Most of us are familiar with the power distribution system found in the average home. Power, purchased from… Read more

Sep 27, 2010